1.5 Nervous System & Integumentary System

Front

What are the functions of the spinal cord?

Back

Transmitting nerve signals, controlling reflexes, and coordinating motor movements.

Front

Name the layers of the skin.

Back

Epidermis, Dermis, Hypodermis.

Front

What are the main functions of the nervous system?

Back

Receiving sensory input, integrating information, and coordinating motor output.

Front

How does the integumentary system help maintain homeostasis?

Back

It helps regulate body temperature, protects against pathogens, and provides sensory information to the nervous system.

Front

What is the role of the nervous system in controlling body movements?

Back

It sends signals from the brain to the muscles, coordinating and regulating their actions.

Front

What is the epidermis?

Back

The outermost layer of skin that provides a barrier to protect underlying tissues.

Front

What is the dermis?

Back

The middle layer of skin that contains connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands.

Front

What is the hypodermis?

Back

The deepest layer of skin that contains fat and connective tissue, providing insulation and cushioning.

Front

What is a neuron?

Back

A specialized cell that transmits nerve impulses throughout the nervous system.

Front

What is the function of sensory neurons?

Back

They carry signals from sensory receptors to the central nervous system.